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Fairfield council upholds revocation of Miracle Massage permit after hearing
Summary
Following an administrative hearing, the council denied an appeal from the operator of Miracle Massage and upheld code enforcement’s decision to deny (or not renew) a massage‑establishment permit; the vote was unanimous.
The Fairfield City Council denied an appeal from the operator of Miracle Massage and sustained code enforcement’s decision to refuse the issuance (or renewal) of a massage‑establishment permit at 1328 West Texas Street.
Code enforcement presented inspection findings that included inconsistent treatment records, missing posted certification for on‑site therapists and a body‑worn‑camera capture of a customer stating he received a massage when, according to staff, no licensed therapist was present. During the hearing the operator’s husband said the business had attempted to follow staff guidance and that an offer to give a free massage to a customer was a good‑faith effort to avoid losing the patron. “I will give you a body rub at no charge, completely free,” the operator testified, recounting how a customer was offered a gratis service when no licensed therapist was available.
Council took the matter up as a quasi‑judicial appeal under city municipal code. After hearing testimony and reviewing documents, council voted to overrule the appeal and deny the permit; the roll call was unanimous in favor of denial.
Outcome: Appeal denied (revocation/denial sustained). The city will send written notice of the council decision and code enforcement will proceed with administrative steps related to the denial.
